Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

Hi everyone

I am new to this forum and fairly new to Jeddah. I am a single 49 yr old nurse living in a very boring and restricted compound with absolutely nothing happening.

I would love to be able to meet people outside of my work and my compound and develop a social life away from anything to do with work but not really sure where to start.

So, if anyone has any ideas of how I, as a single woman, who doesnt really know anyone other than work colleagues, can make a start I would be really grateful. Or if you know of any clubs or activities that single women can join with I would love to hear about them.

Many thanks everyone
S

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

believe me there is nothing for women to do except maybe some classes (quilting, knitting & cooking).
mostly it is activities to do with yr kids which gets extremly boring.
sometimes there are meetings posted on one of these groups on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/groups/7749469498/
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...3628803349091/

only good thing is standup comedy events but they are about 2 maybe 3 times a year you'll find them on this group page
http://www.facebook.com/SmileKSA
good luck with finding anything else besides shopping.:fingerscrossed:

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hi jeddahwoman, i feel so sorry that there is nothing to do in jeddah for single woman.i'm from Belgium moving to saudie soon if everything goes fine,i would like to meet you , i speak dutch but english as well.
i'm new in this forum so i don't know how to start meeting new friends on expat forum.

greetings from Europe

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

Hi Jeddah Woman,

There are numerous expat compounds scattered around Jeddah, you just need to know where to look, you can find plenty of new friends and unwind at the weekend.

Some compounds are obviously better than others but if quilting, knitting and cooking are not part of your immediate agenda take a trip down to the Brit Consulate and ask them for some feedback or talk to some of your expat workmates and try to get a foot in the door to "saudia city" there are plenty of expats living there and numerous things to do for someone like yourself.

Good Luck

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

is there a hash house harriers in Jeddah? there are three in riyadh and they head out into the desert every weekend for walks, bbqs, camping etc

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

Absolutely there is a Hash House Harriers in Jeddah, once again get in touch with someone from an expat compound such as "Saudia City" and they will point you in the right direction.

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

good question...where the hell is it really!?

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hey... new here also but finding my way... live just north of the city with a great marina view and beach... welcome to the magic kingdom

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where in jeddah are you all based ?

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oh sorry ... should all be one post... not getting this thing am I :o):D

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Hi Ikram,

I will be moving to Saudi any time soon. I don't really know when, it depends on my husbands company. I was very durprised to find someone from belgium during my research about living in Saudi. I am from ANtwerp :) , so I speak dutch to!
Are you also folowing your husband?
Anyway just let me know when you will be moving to Saudi

Regards

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

Jeddahwoman :)

If you would love hanging out with a local guy like me do tell me :d ;)

Would be happy to show you old Jeddah lol + watching movies together :p


Welcome to the magic kingdom :thumbsup:

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

it mostly depends on you ! you can go out with your workmates to shops , resturants or beach ! Don't bother about social life here , friends come soon !


Hope you a nice stay in Jeddah

Re: Jeddah Social Life - where is it ?
 

There LOADS to do in Jeddah - you just have to know where to look!

Contact your consulate - if your british theres lots happening through the consulate.

There are diving trips at the weekend, contact Red Sea Divers, good way to meet people.

Try and get onto some of the compounds, they have notice boards with up and coming events on them.

For the first couple months you just need to get out there - go to everything.

Speak to some of the expat nurses in your work and they'll know places to go!

Good luck!